Thomas, who is from the Dallas suburb of Cedar Hill, is fast (4.46 at the combine) but small (5-10, 196).

Thomas’ top attributes, according to PFW, are his aggressive temperament and the strength he uses to re-route receivers. On the downside, he had only two interceptions in four years and is said to have questionable downfield ball skills.

Bottom line: He sounds like a scappy, hard-nosed kid who offers solid run support and can jar the ball loose if he reaches the quarterback (he forced three fumbles in 2008).